Cape Breton-Canso MP Rodger Cuzner paid tribute to the late Allan J. MacEachen in the House of Commons yesterday. MacEachen, a former local MP and cabinet minister died last week at the age of 96. Cuzner says MacEachen dedicated his life to the quality of citizenship both under the law and with opportunity. Cuzner added MacEachen used his peerless parliamentary skills to turn the dreams of a progressive few into a reality to benefit all.

Cuzner says one welcome pledge in the budget is 2.7 billion dollars over six years for retraining to prepare workers for future opportunities. Other highlights Cuzner liked include more money for affordable housing, student loans and grants for part-time post-secondary students and funding for the Youth Employment Strategy.

Many seasonal workers have experienced the struggles of the Employment Insurance System over the years. The Cape Breton-Canso MP, Rodger Cuzner, understands your frustration after spending the last year reviewing the system.

Among the many problems that Cuzner identified while working with other MP’s was the old technology being used to process and review people’s applications, leading to long wait times. Cuzner says addressing this is one of the many aspects that needs to be fixed:

The Cape Breton Canso MP says the Liberal Party is back in business with a full agenda on Parliament Hill. Rodger Cuzner says after the summer break, elected officials are anxious to reset. Cuzner says they are focusing on promises made during the campaign.

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